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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,241.40, 1,861.53 and 375.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,241.40, 1,861.53 and 375.78 is: 563.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,241.40 : 1,861.53 = 375.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,241.40/1,861.53 = 375.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,241.40x = 1,861.53 × 375.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,241.40x = 699,525.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 699,525.74/1,241.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 563.50

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